WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings in North Carolina

305 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#25
Roanoke Rapids
County, NC
98 A
#26
Fort Bragg
County, NC
97 A
#27
Hickory
County, NC
97 A
#28
Ansonville
County, NC
96 A
#29
Ayden
County, NC
96 A
#30
Cherokee
County, NC
96 A
#31
Dunn
County, NC
96 A
#32
East Bend
County, NC
96 A
#33
Elkin
County, NC
96 A
#34
Enfield
County, NC
96 A
#35
Graham
County, NC
96 A
#36
Hendersonville
County, NC
96 A
#37
Hiddenite
County, NC
96 A
#38
Lincolnton
County, NC
96 A
#39
Maiden
County, NC
96 A
#40
Mount Holly
County, NC
96 A
#41
Oxford
County, NC
96 A
#42
Sharpsburg
County, NC
96 A
#43
Sparta
County, NC
96 A
#44
Windsor
County, NC
96 A
#45
Apex
County, NC
95 A
#46
Black Creek
County, NC
95 A
#47
Clinton
County, NC
95 A
#48
Cullowhee
County, NC
95 A

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated in North Carolina?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two cities in North Carolina?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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